WAC 132X-10-100   Exemptions.  (1) The college reserves the right to determine that a public record requested in accordance with the procedures outlined in WAC 132X-10-080 is exempt under the provisions of RCW 42.17.310, 42.17.315 and 42.17.260.

     (2) In addition, pursuant to RCW 42.17.260, the college reserves the right to delete identifying details when it makes available or publishes any public record, in any cases when there is reason to believe that disclosure of such details would be an invasion of personal privacy protected by chapter 1, Laws of 1973. The public records officer and/or his/her designee will fully justify such deletion in writing.

     (3) All denials of requests for public records must be accompanied by a written statement specifying the reason for the denial, including a statement of the specific exemption authorizing the withholding of the record and a brief explanation of how the exemption applies to the record withheld.

     (4) The release or disclosure of student educational records is governed by federal regulation (FERPA). Separate and different procedures are established by the college for student educational records.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.140(13). 00-05-023, § 132X-10-100, filed 2/8/00, effective 3/10/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.140. 88-21-071 (Order 88-1), § 132X-10-100, filed 10/18/88.]